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Walton Goggins style star is on the rise. Sleeveless at the Independent Spirit Awards in February.

In fluoro yellow Speedos,Walton Goggins,53,is the real White Lotus star

Brace yourself:what you are about to see cannot be unseen. Against all odds,the character actor from The Righteous Gemstones and The Shield has become fashion’s leading man.

  • Damien Woolnough
Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 24,2023.

More Uniqlo than Balenciaga:Pope Francis’ simpler fashion legacy

By rejecting excessive papal regalia such as solid gold rings,Pope Francis projected an image of humility,sustainability and restraint.

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Zara cropped trench jacket,$139. Viktoria&Woods “Deluxe” pants,$390. Gucci “Bamboo Diva” bag,$7650.

Considering a trench coat? Take inspiration from these screen stars

From Vera to Kill Bill,the trench coat is a pop culture mainstay. And this season’s styles,at all budgets,have some surprising twists.

  • Damien Woolnough
South African singer Tyla shows off the power of luxury label Chanel in Paris.

The shortcut to the wealthy-woman aesthetic,without the price tag

Like most French luxury brands,Chanel looks expensive because it is. Getting the same look for less means focusing on texture,colour and fit.

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Big tie energy:Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The great fashion debate:Albanese and Dutton’s style campaign

Big tie energy and BBQ accessories are the battleground for our political leaders’ fashion credentials.

  • Damien Woolnough
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Libby Taverner from Perth in Schiaparelli and Melbourne’s Anna Robinson in Sportmax.

This ’90s trend is back,but not everyone is feeling nostalgic

The average Australian women might be a size 16,but that hasn’t stopped the return of thinner models to the runway.

  • Damien Woolnough
Troye Sivan in th eConner Ives T-shirt,Lorde,Charli XCX,and Billie Eilish at Coachella.

Why Troye Sivan’s ‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt was the style hit of Coachella

Created by fashion designer Conner Ives for London Fashion Week,the T-shirt’s moment at the music festival has turbocharged a fundraising appeal.

  • Damien Woolnough
Hostesses model 1960s Pucci uniforms in front of Lockheed’s supersonic transport full-size mockup.

Best dressed in the sky:The top 7 airline uniforms of all time

Passengers may have abandoned “sky style” in favour of yoga pants and pyjamas but airline uniforms have always set the design bar high. Here are the top seven best uniforms of all time. And yes,Qantas made the cut.

  • Damien Woolnough

The project that brought Aussie star Jacob Elordi back home

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